DescriptionReproductive endocrinology is a specialized field of medicine that deals with reproductive disorders and hormone function. Reproductive endocrinologists, also known as REI (reproductive endocrinology and infertility) specialists, are OB-GYNs who are trained to evaluate and treat infertility, both in women and men. They may also treat problems with menstruation, menopause, hormonal imbalances, miscarriages and sexual function. Patients who consult with reproductive endocrinologists can range from children to seniors.

Dr. karande was educated at the following institutions:

Medical School Attended:Not Available

Year of Graduation:
1985

Dr. karande received medical licensing as follows:

Medical License:
Recieved in 1987

State Medical License:
Issued in the state of Illinois

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Reproductive endocrinology is a medical specialty that identifies and treats infertility in both men and women. A reproductive endocrinologist identifies the hormone factors involved in infertility and selects the appropriate treatment. Most patients see a reproductive endocrinologist on a referral from a primary care doctor. Approximately 15% of the population in the United States (about one in 10 couples) has infertility issues.

A reproductive endocrinologist earns a four-year medical school degree, as well as three or four years’ training in an internship or residency program for internal medicine and obstetrics and gynecology. Two or three additional years are spent learning how to diagnose infertility and conduct infertility testing.

Is a reproductive endocrinologist also a genetic counselor?

A reproductive endocrinologist also typically provides genetic counseling for patients who are expecting a baby or considering getting pregnant. Typically, a woman or couple who receives genetic counseling meets one or more of the following criteria:

She is over the age of 33

She has had abnormal results from prenatal screening tests, such as ultrasound and blood work

She or her partner has a family history of a genetic condition

She has experienced multiple miscarriages

She or her partner is a carrier of a genetic condition

She or her partner is concerned about medication or a disease affecting the fetus during pregnancy

Genetic counselors provide information about the risk of fetal abnormalities, chromosome abnormality, birth defects or genetic conditions. They also give their patients information about the factors involved in carrier or prenatal testing, and coordinate necessary genetic testing.

How do reproductive endocrinologists administer infertility testing?

Infertility testing may be recommended for women who have not been able to get pregnant after trying for at least a year, or six months for women age 35 and older. The reproductive endocrinologist will test the fallopian tubes and uterus, and also take blood tests to check for hormonal balance.

Testing for male infertility includes semen analysis, which tests how much semen a man produces (volume), the total number of sperm in the semen sample (total count), the number in each milliliter of semen (concentration), the percentage of sperm that are moving (motility), and if the sperm are the right shape or not (morphology). The test can also determine if there is an infection in the reproductive system.

What are other common conditions a reproductive endocrinologist treats?

Menopause – Reproductive endocrinologists help patients manage menopause symptoms and work with patients who have a hormone imbalance and may need hormone replacement therapy.

Polycystic ovary syndrome – A chronic endocrine disease that affects women. Symptoms may include high levels of male hormones, infertility, obesity, insulin resistance, hair growth on the body and face, or anovulation (when ovaries mature few or no eggs). Reproductive endocrinologists help diagnose the cause and prescribe treatment, or suggest lifestyle measures to manage the disorder.

Endometriosis- When normal tissue from the uterine lining, the endometrium, attaches to organs in the pelvis and grows, causing irritation in the pelvis that may lead to pain and infertility. Symptoms include severe menstrual cramps, chronic pelvic pain or painful intercourse. Many women who have endometriosis experience few or no symptoms. In others, infertility may be the only symptom. Often, endometriosis is diagnosed when a woman has pelvic surgery because of a persistent ovarian cysts or other reasons.